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Happy Birthday!!

I wanted to make sure and be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday, and hijacking your blog was the easiest way to ensure that this happened. I promise to not make a habit of it.

While I’m here, I thought I might take a moment to tell you how truly wonderful you are. I’d like to think that you hear this from me quite often, but is it ever enough? One of the elements to this blog that I’ve really grown to appreciate is that it gives you an opportunity to show people what makes you great. You don’t shy away from anything; your faith, your family, your feelings…it’s all here. So, now everyone has a chance to see why I am so in love with you, and I think that’s great.

We’ve now been together for over 10 years and, like all couples, we’ve been through a lot. At the risk of reading like a Hallmark card, I will simply say that I wouldn’t have traded any of it because it all has brought us to where we are today. And look at all that God has blessed us with; Incredible children, wonderful families, solid friendships and the realization that the best is yet to come.

My hope is that you have a great day today (there will not be a surprise party this year, and I am not trying to throw you off the scent of the surprise party by saying there won’t be a surprise party…there won’t be a surprise party), and my prayer is that God continues to grow you, me, us and our relationship with Him. I love you with all of my heart. I couldn’t ask for a more caring, devoted and, yes, hotter wife than what God has given me in you. Happy Birthday, Angel.

Happy 31st birthday Kelly! 31 years ago at 12:53pm your Dad and I were blessed with our first child – a beautiful baby girl. You have brought so much enjoyment into our lives. We love you so much for the person you are. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Kelly! I ditto everything that Rod said. And I would like to add that you are such a fun-loving, easy-going, live-every-moment kind of friend and I appreciate all of that about you. Enjoy your day – it’s going to be a sunny one today!

Happy Birthday, Kelly. Although I am down the line in posting this message on your blog, I was the first to call you today. I hope you enjoyed your day! Remember, your birthday is the most important celebration on May 5. I understand that a huge number of people have also memorialized this day, which they call Cinco De Mayo.

HAPPY 31st B-DAY…Hope that you have an incredible day and enjoy your dinner tonight with Adam…Don’t forget that even thought Dad was the first to call, I was the first sibling to call you this morning which makes me awesome…YES!!!! I love you big sis..